If you love soft sugar cookies with crispy edges and chewy centers, this one's for you. This recipe makes one big cookie that's perfect when you want a sweet treat without making a whole batch

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a small bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully mixed. You can use a handheld whisk or a hand mixer with a paddle attachment.

Add the egg yolk and mix until just combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the sugar cookie dough, as it could result in a tougher cookie after baking

Shape the dough into a ball with your hands and roll it in granulated sugar until completely covered. If the dough is too soft or sticky, place it in the fridge for a few minutes until easy to handle.

Place the cookie dough ball on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the center is slightly “wet” and it has golden brown and crisp edges. Keep in mind that the cookie will continue to bake slightly while cooling on the baking pan.